With all the work it takes to keep Red Hen Press's vibrancy alive, time with Red Hen Press founders, Kate Gale and Mark Cull, can be in short supply.

With this item, the founders and Florencia Ramirez, author of Eat Less Water, will come to your house with homemade pie and a bottle of wine to be shared with up to four guests! Have the chance to spend an evening with Kate and Mark, relax, enjoy a private reading, and chat about all things literary.

Kate is excellent at making pie, Mark is great at choosing wine, and Florencia Ramirez is an incredible author! When they come to your house, they will bring a selection of Red Hen books picked out especially for you. It will be a night to remember!

Enjoy a fun and exciting rafting trip along the Kern River with Sierra South, courtesy of writer, editor, board member, and outdoor adventurer, Ann Beman. Take a much-needed outdoor vacation and leave your worries at home. This excursion can be tailored to your skill level!

This exclusive gift certificate entitles two adults to experience an exhilarating whitewater adventure that winds down narrow, rocky canyons, twists around giant boulders, and charges through tight gorges. For those taking on the full experience, this adventure offers 13 miles, 8 Class IV rapids, dozens of class III, endless pools to swim in, the perfect jump rock, and a fully catered lunch. Day trip begins at 8am and lasts 6 to 8 hours. Can be swapped for an equivalent-value, beginner-level raft trip if desired.

After their exciting day, the winners can feast on food and beverages at the Kern River Brewing Company with the $100 gift card included in this package, before relaxing into the comfort of their beds with a two-night stay for 2 people at Piazza's Pine Cone Inn where the large comfortable rooms are retro-styled, with contemporary amenities.

Enjoy an extraordinary 5 night retreat for 6 at Santa Fe's Casa De Suenos, courtesy of Red Hen author Florencia Ramirez!

At Casa De Suenos, experience adventure and relaxation all at once in this beautiful 3 bedroom home situated on over 5 acres full of juniper and cedar trees with hiking trails leading all the way up to the mountains. Lounge on Portillo covered patios, gazing at the milky way, or drive less than 20 minutes to Santa Fe's most delicious farm-to-table restaurants. Inside this dreamy house, take advantage of the gourmet kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, and other modern amenities.

This incredible find is perfect for any nature lover or anyone looking to experience something truly one of a kind.

7 nights, February 15-21, 2026

Studio Luce is a writing retreat program located in El Paredon in the Sipicate-Naranjo National Park on Guatemala's Pacific coast. The retreat is hosted at Villa Rosa, featuring a writing studio, private en-suite rooms, a pool, set between a mangrove forest and a stunning black sand surf beach. It looks to support, promote and inspire creatives, offering an accessible way to work on their art, while also encouraging positive tourism within the community.

Your residency will be part of Red Hen's Writing Retreat, led by Dr. Kate Gale.

SOUTH AMERICA - Enjoy 7-10 nights of award winning 5-star boutique Inn, boasting magnificent
gardens, adventure walks, & breathtaking views at the Los Establos Boutique Inn, Panama.

Los Establos Boutique Inn, winner of TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice Award, is a distinctive collection of comfortable suites and accommodations nestled 4,000 feet above sea level. Spread across 16 acres in the midst of a lush coffee plantation, this charming estate offers panoramic views of the Baru Volcano set against Boquete's green mountains, blue waterfalls and rushing rivers. All deluxe accommodations feature marble bathrooms, regional artwork, and private patios,
allowing for full enjoyment of the fresh mountain air. Amenities such as flat-screen TVs with satellite, plush bathrobes, and Wi-Fi ensure modern comforts coincide with Mother Nature's magnificence. Stroll along secret paths as you breathe in the
aroma of coffee and the perfumes of the region's lush tropical gardens.

This Certificate provides Luxurious Scenic accommodations for up to 3 rooms (double occupancy) for up to 10 nights per room. (valued at $1,450 per room). All reservations are subject to a required supplement of $165 per person/per night which provides all dining, all beverages (including alcohol), plus your choice of one daily activity per person. (not day of arrival/departure) Government tax/service is additional. Guests choosing to upgrade to a suite category may do so for $50 per suite, per night based on availability at time of booking.

Air transportation is not included. Resort black-out dates do not apply however,
minimum 7 night stay and additional peak season surcharge of $25 per person, per
night applies Dec. 21-Jan. 3 & Feb. 1-24. Reservations are subject to availability,
some restrictions apply.

IMPORTANT: You must validate your Certificate upon receipt. Simply fill out the registration form at: www.elitecertificates.com/registration

Expiration Date: June 30, 2028

. Expiration date is a "Book By" date not a "Travel By" date.